“I purchased my horse last June and signed up for lessons with a local trainer. I had ridden a friend’s horse for about a year but still had very few skills when it came to problem solving. Like many others, I was hoping quick reflexes and the saddle would save me in a pinch. My gut told me this trainer was not a good fit, but it was convenient. A couple months later, at a time when I was frustrated with both my horse and myself, I met Kristie through a friend. Now six months later, I am riding with confidence and in balance. I also have the tools to calm him (and myself) when he gets excited on trail and I’m showing at the Intro level in Dressage. To go from almost getting bucked off to having people stand and watch me ride is amazing!

What sets Kristie apart from other trainers is that she teaches from a place of intuition. So many trainers show up with their own agenda, unwilling to make modifications, and even bullying the horse to get results. This leaves the rider with an education full of holes and only riding well on lesson day. Kristie is not just a wonderful Dressage trainer, she is able to merge the aptitude of the rider and the language of the horse to create a mutual understanding and relationship. She will improve your riding out of sight and give you a foundation which can apply to any discipline. The rider you will become is all the proof you need.”

- Elizabeth Ralph